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Conundrum

Noun: A confusing or difficult problem or question; a dilemma.

Example sentence: The detectives were faced with a conundrum - there were no witnesses, no evidence, and no leads.

Noun: A question or riddle that relies on a pun or word play, typically requiring clever or lateral thinking to solve.

Example sentence: The conundrum posed by the Sphinx was known to stump even the wisest of men.

Noun: A perplexing or challenging situation or circumstance.

Example sentence: The company found itself in a conundrum when they had to choose between preserving their reputation or maximizing profits.

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